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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.27, 328.59 and 173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.27, 328.59 and 173.70 is: 260.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.27 : 328.59 = 173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.27/328.59 = 173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.27x = 328.59 × 173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.27x = 57,076.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,076.08/219.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.30

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